Q2 FY27 profit up 137%; value of new business margin rises to 25.4%

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AI summary

Max Financial Services reported H1 FY27 revenue excluding investment income of INR17,484 crore, up 16%, and consolidated profit after tax of INR219 crore, up 137%. Axis Max Life value of new business rose 21% to INR1,180 crore and margin expanded 210 basis points to 25.4%. Management expects FY27 margin near 26% and plans to lower the expense ratio from 25% to 15%, then 12.5%, over about 2.5 years.

Likely market impact

Strong growth and wider margins support sentiment. Planned expense cuts offer upside, but regulatory and execution risks remain.